Spanning Blog
Oct 28
2020
Google Drive Trash Retention Reduced by 10,000 Years
As of October 13, 2020, all files placed in Google Drive trash will be permanently deleted after 30 days. Previously, these files would be retained indefinitely unless manually deleted by the user. Learn what this means for G Suite users moving forward.
Oct 19
2020
Directory Traversal — Web-based Application Security, Part 8
Directory traversal is a web application security vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access files from different folders or directories that they would otherwise be restricted from accessing.
Oct 12
2020
Mobile Malware: What Makes It Dangerous?
Cybercriminals are using mobile malware to get their hands on business data stored on your smartphone. Learn all about the types of mobile malware out there and what protection measures you can take to repel them.
Oct 06
2020
Types of Cyber Attacks: A Closer Look at Common Threats
By understanding the different types of cyber attacks and how they are executed, you can identify potential threats and take the required steps to prevent them if a cybersecurity event occurs.
Sep 30
2020
Google Backup and Sync: Is It Really Backup?
The Google Backup and Sync app (for personal use and Drive File Stream for businesses) is the replacement for Google Drive and Photos desktop apps for Windows PCs and Macs. Learn how to use it and if it’s really a viable “backup” option.
Sep 16
2020
Protect Your Office 365 Data Against Consent Phishing
Protect your office 365 data from consent phishing. Use solutions like Spanning that are Azure Verified Publishers to ensure your data is protected.
Sep 01
2020
Outlook vs. Gmail: Comparing Apples to Oranges
What if we told you that comparing Microsoft Outlook with Gmail is like comparing apples with oranges? Find out why comparing these two email systems is an exercise in futility.
Aug 24
2020
Prevent ATO Attacks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Office 365 and G Suite administrators need to ensure SaaS data protection during COVID-19 and prevent dark web cybercriminals from deploying Account Takeover (ATO) attacks.
Aug 06
2020
What You Need to Know About Salesforce’s Recycle Bin
In order to protect users from accidentally losing data, Salesforce has provided the Recycle Bin. If any important data disappears, administrators and certain users have the option of restoring that data from the Recycle Bin.
Jul 31
2020
Happy 21st Annual SysAdmin Day From Spanning
Today is SysAdmin Day, a day created for SysAdmins by SysAdmins, because no one ever gives you enough credit for the work you do. If you’re good at your job, people rarely notice because it means everything is running smoothly. Not today though… today, we salute you.
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